Ludwig Zenk Music Manuscripts, 1930-1947Span: 1930-1947English, German
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2 ft.3 boxesAustrian composer and conductor Ludwig Zenk (1900-1949)studied musicology at the University of Vienna, where he participated in a Kapellmeister course given by Anton Webern under the auspices of Arnold Schönberg's seminar for composition. Between 1921 and 1925, Zenk studied theory and composition with Webern and became one of his first students after settling in Mödling after World War I. From 1925 to 1931, he served as Kapellmeister in Iglau, Znaim, and Meissen. Zenk renewed his studies with Webern in 1930 and later studied conducting with Hermann Scherchen from 1932-1933. He became secretary of the Austrian section of the International Society for Contemporary Music (of which Webern was president) in 1933, a position he held until 1938. Though considered by Webern to be his most gifted pupil, Zenk has received little recognition for his work as a composer.Music manuscripts and printed scores.Ludwig Zenk Music Manuscripts, Music Division, Library of CongressZenkHolograph music manuscripts, sketches, and printed music by Austrian composer Ludwig Zenk.Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site.Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.ComposersZenk, LudwigML31.Z48Performing Arts EncyclopediascdbMusic Division, Library of Congresshttp://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010011IHAS120821loc.natlib.scdb.200033889